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The Routledge Handbook of Political Islam provides a multidisciplinary overview of the phenomenon of political Islam, one of the key political movements of our time. Drawing on the expertise from some of the top scholars in the world it examines the main issues surrounding political Islam across the world, from aspects of Muslim integration in the West to questions of political legitimacy in the Muslim world.

Bringing together an international team of renowned and respected experts on the topic, the chapters in the book present a critical account of:

Theoretical foundations of political Islam

Historical background

Geographical spread of Islamist movements

Political strategies adopted by Islamist groups

Terrorism

Attitudes towards democracy

Relations between Muslims and the West in the international sphere

Challenges of integration

Gender relations.

Presenting readers with the diversity of views on political Islam in a nuanced and dispassionate manner, this handbook is an essential addition to the existing literature on Islam and politics. It will be of interest across a wide range of disciplines, including political science, Islamic studies, sociology and history.

Reviews

"[T]he Routledge Handbook of Political Islam is very successful indeed in imparting to the reader a sense of the breadth and variety of Islamic political thought. The editor has assembled a capable team of writers with a wide range of academic knowledge, and most of the essays in the book both are intellectually satisfying and written in a clear style that is accessible to the nonspecialist… The Routledge Handbook of Political Islam is an excellent resource. It is highly recommended for all those with an interest in issues related to political Islam."- C. Dale Walton, University of Reading, UK; Comparative Strategy: 31, 2012

Author Bio

Shahram Akbarzadeh is Professor of Asian Politics (Middle East and Central Asia) and Deputy Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies at Asia Institute, the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on Islamic radicalism and Muslim identity in the West. He is published extensively and is a regular contributor to the public debate on Islam and Middle East politics.

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